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Blower Control Aids Energy Efficiency

Published: April 01, 2010
The FOX Runner portable pneumatic trim removal system now is available with new variable speed blower control. Company says the ability to vary blower

Rollers Add Precision

Published: April 01, 2010
Redesigned GripLock Rollers give its Air Roll Lock Differential Shaft extra speed and precision in differential winding applications, company reports.

Roller Refurbishing: Replace or Refinish?

Published: April 01, 2010
Due to the long service life of most heat transfer rolls, converters often wait for problems to arise before servicing their equipment. Unfortunately,

Riding the Rails

Published: April 01, 2010
When it comes to shipping materials, product needs to arrive undamaged. That was the challenge faced by the Coated Products Operations of Green Bay Packaging,

Heat Transfer Fluid Is Stable

Published: March 01, 2010
GLT heat transfer fluid is said to be a thermally stable, economical, high-performance solution for both high- and low-temperature processes. Formulated

Shafts Are Durable

Published: March 01, 2010
Composite carbon fiber shaft designs are said to reduce weight significantly on wide web air shafts and to reduce workplace injuries. Durable 3-in.-dia

Move Heavy Loads Safely

Published: March 01, 2010
Compact, battery-powered CartMover is said to ensure worker safety when heavy loads on wheels need to be moved, in addition to increasing productivity.

Collar Won't Mar Shafts

Published: January 01, 2010
Accu-Mount collar has a smooth bore that reportedly won't mar shafts and a centering hub with a square and flat side that features four predrilled and

Square Equipment With Precision

Published: January 01, 2010
The right 90-Line Square Plane is called ideal for squaring machinery and equipment; setting up presses; checking machine tools; aligning guide rails;

Fife Celebrates 70 Years

Published: September 01, 2009
Fife Corp. is celebrating 70 years of success in the web handling industry

Playing the Wrinkle Blame Game

Published: July 01, 2009
Imagine you are an unwind operator. You unwrap the next roll of input material, splice it into the machine, and hit the run button. Then you see them

The Great Span Length Debate | Part 2

Published: April 01, 2009
Last month, we debated roller spacing (a.k.a. web span length) relative to cost, safety, out-of-plane deviations from gravity, bagginess, and misalignment. Let's continue the debate.

The Great Span Length Debate | Part 1

Published: March 01, 2009
There are at least half a dozen things that come to mind in the great span length debate. Let's review the checklist to figure out what span length is right for you.

How Much Misalignment Is Trouble?

Published: February 01, 2009
Shear wrinkles are the most common wrinkle mechanism, forming a diagonal crease and appearing to walk across rollers like an inch worm. The way to create

How Much Misalignment Is Trouble?

Published: January 01, 2009
Most converting equipment suppliers and manufacturers take care to ensure the rollers of their machines are aligned. Designing for good alignment, machining

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